Unveiling a New Superpower | Susan Bissell | TEDxAmherst
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Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism
Susan Bissell will talk about her experiences stopping child labor, child trafficking, and domestic child abuse throughout the globe. She is the head of the Child Protection division of UNICEF. As UNICEF's Child Protection Section chief, Dr. Bissell works tirelessly to prevent and respond to all forms of violence against children in 170 countries. Ms. Bissell has received multiple awards for her work, including the Dr. Jean Mayar Global Citizenship award and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx
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